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RF05 VDC

2005 Lexus RX300

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus RX30079,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VDC
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. little reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 101,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,181 miles

front brake pads wearing 75%

o/s mirror faded

parking brake effort only just passed 16%

surface corrosionfront,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs,power steering pipes,o/s n/s rear chassis,inner rear sills,rear suspension mounts

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,904 miles

both mirrors faded

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,o/s n/s rear chassis,inner rear sills

Fail 30 Jul 2020 91,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both mirrors faded

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,o/s n/s rear chassis,inner rear sills

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,325 miles

n/s mirror glass faded

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,rear suspension mounts,inner rear sills,rear chassis

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,101 miles

both mirrors fading

rear brake pads wearing low

surface corrosion front rear subframes,suspension,rear suspension mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,944 miles

n/s mirror faded

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s mirror faded

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,564 miles

n/s mirror faded

rear tyres perishing

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear chassis,rear subframe,

Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

afs light on

n/s mirror faded

rear tyres perishing

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear chassis,rear subframe,

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 55,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,686 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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RF05 VDC is a 2005 Lexus RX300 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 79,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF05 VDC is a 2005 Lexus RX300, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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